Over 13,000 OBC, SC, ST Students Drop Out from Premier Institutions in Just 5 Years - Union Government Reveals
Discover the shocking statistics as the Union Government reveals that more than 13,000 students from marginalized caste groups have dropped out of premier institutions in the last five years. Minister of Education, Subhas Sarkar, attributes the high withdrawal rate to the abundance of options for students to choose from, allowing them to migrate across institutions and programs. The data highlights the significant dropout numbers in Central Universities, IITs, and IIMs among OBC, SC, and ST students. Find out more about the government's initiatives to support low-income students and address gender diversity in these institutions.